Bolivia

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Recently, the Bolivian President announced a state of emergency in Bolivia.

About Bolivia

• Location: It is a landlocked country located in west-central South America.
• Bordering countries: It is bordered by 5 countries: by Brazil to the north and east; by Paraguay to the southeast; by Argentina to the south; by Chile to the southwest and by Peru to the northwest.
• Capital City: The constitutional capital is Sucre, while the seat of government and executive capital is La Paz.

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Geographical Features of Bolivia

• Terrain: Bolivia’s geography is diverse, featuring high mountains, plateaus, and low plains.
• Mountain Range: The Andes Mountains dominate the west, with the Cordillera Occidental along the Chilean border, and the Cordillera Oriental to the east.
• Highest Point: It is Nevado Sajama at 21,463ft
• Rivers: Important ones include the Beni, Desaquadero, Guapore, Madre de Dios and Mamore.
• Lakes: Lake Titicaca is situated between Peru to the west and Bolivia to the east is the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest of the world’s largest lakes.
• Natural Resources: It has significant deposits of natural gas and vast reserves of minerals such as tin, silver, zinc, and lithium.

Source: Live Mint